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disappointed

[dis-uh-poin-tid] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
let down, saddened
Synonyms
STRONG
balked beaten complaining defeated depressed disconcerted discontented discouraged disenchanted disgruntled disillusioned dissatisfied distressed down foiled frustrated objecting thwarted upset vanquished worsted
WEAK
aghast chapfallen crestfallen despondent down in the dumps downcast downhearted hopeless shot down taken down unhappy unsatisfied
Antonyms
STRONG
calm cheerful comforted contented enchanted encouraged fulfilled happy heartened pleased satisfied unworried
WEAK
delighted excited

Example Sentences

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He seemed disappointed when none of us were as annoyed as he was.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But fans were left disappointed after the 39-year-old's performance on the final day ended after 40 minutes, when the previous night ran for 90 minutes.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has also criticized the CEO's conduct, saying he was "very disappointed, as others are, rightly so, in this unilingual message."

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

In the latest earnings announcement, Potter said Grocery Outlet left its shoppers disappointed — and their baskets mostly empty — because stores didn’t offer enough “wow” deals on name-brand products.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Well, all right,” Ms. Washington said back, sounding a little disappointed but not pushing it.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.